OUTSTANDING Lindberg Tube Furnace! 24 inch chamber, Split-Hinge, Dig. Controller

Description

This MAGNIFICENT example of a Tube Furnace has split-hinge construction so that it can be opened to access the heated chamber.
The heated chamber is 24 inches long, and the outside length is 31 ½ inches.
It is specified to reach the incredibly high temperature of 1,200 °C
(2,192 °F).
It has THREE independent heating zone segments, and includes three separate digital controllers in the included controller box.
It is for connection with 240VAC, and includes the plug connector shown.
This is for local PICK-UP ONLY, WILL NOT SHIP (it?s too big and heavy for me to try to ship it).
Do not bid if cannot come to pick up in Apex, NC (near Raleigh).
Power is rated at 3,280 watts, so it heats up fast.
Everything is in good working condition.
It is Lindberg type 54357, with serial number HTF55342C.
The closest current models I could find are this furnace (selling at over ,000) and controller (selling at over ,000):
Furnace:
Thermo ScientificLindberg/Blue M 1200C Split-Hinge Tube Furnaces Single | Fisher Scientific
Controller:
CC58434BC-1 Thermo Scientific Lindberg/Blue M 3-Zone Controller 1200C Furnace - Single Setpoint + OTC | McQueenLabs.com
They are heavy, so bring at least two strong people to handle the moving.
Available for pickup in Apex, NC, WILL NOT SHIP.
All proceeds will be used to support a program at a foster care center, for the kids to build and fly model airplanes.